Archive: October 2024

Gather: Exploring the Bittersweet of Cheshvan through Chocolate

Posted on October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – Join Cantor Rachel Brook and Katherine Anne’s Confections in exploring the bittersweet qualities of the month of Cheshvan through delicious chocolate.  Discover the artistry and complexity of chocolate in our immersive tasting class. Delve into the rich history, diverse flavors, and unique textures of this beloved treat. From the moment the cocoa bean is harvested to […]

The Jewish State: Examining the Jewish Identities of Israelis

Posted on October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024 – December 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – Join Rabbi Michael Siegel as he seeks to uncover the diverse and complex faces of Jewish Israeli identity. Beginning with the current state of Jewish Israeli identity as reflected in contemporary Israeli discourse, the lessons then proceed to explore the roots at the foundation of this complex tapestry.   This course is designed for our […]

HaZaK

Posted on November 4, 2024

November 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

Kiss Me Kosher Movie Screening

Posted on November 6, 2024

November 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Directed by Shirel Peleg Starring Moran Rosenblatt (Fauda), Luise Wolfram (Das Boot), Rivka Michaeli (Driver) and John Carroll Lynch (Fargo) A love story between clashing cultures and families, Kiss Me Kosher is a romantic misadventure crossing all borders. When two generations of Israeli women fall for a German woman and an Palestinian man, chaos follows. What […]

Men’s Club Chicago Bulls Game

Posted on November 7, 2024

November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – For Bulls’ fans—Bulls vs Timberwolves—an opportunity to enjoy the game with friends at the group rate of $60 per ticket. This is a perfect event for fathers and grandfathers to enjoy a game with children and/or grandchildren. Ticket availability is limited. Register Here For more information, contact Jon Norton at JonathanWNorton@gmail.com.

A Conversation with Amir Tibon: The Gates of Gaza

Posted on November 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Join Rabbi Siegel in conversation with Amir Tibon. A gripping first-person account of how one Israeli grandfather helped rescue two generations of his family on October 7, 2023—a saga that reveals the deep tensions and systemic failures behind Hamas’s attacks that day.  FIRST 175 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE BOOK. Event is free […]

HaZaK

Posted on November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

Chicago Jewish Teen Speaker Series: Finding Pride in Jewish Identity with Ben Freeman

Posted on November 13, 2024

November 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – After hearing from Rudy Rochman, teens and their parents are invited to hear from the second speaker in this series. Ben M. Freeman is a Jewish leader, a Jewish thinker, and a Jewish educator. He is also a Jewish Diplomat for the World Jewish Congress, a Research Fellow for the Institute for the Study of […]

Elnet Insider Perspectives The Europe-Israel Alliance in The Post-10/7 World

Posted on November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – Featuring Rihards Kols, Member of European Parliament, former chairman of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs Committee and among Europe’s most outspoken defenders of Israel and Ambassador David Siegel. Hosted by Anshe Emet Synagogue3751 North BroadwayChicago, IllinoisCo-hosted by Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation ELNET (European Leadership Network) is the most impactful pro-Israel advocacy organization in Europe. Our mission is to broaden and deepen relationships between Israel […]

HaZaK

Posted on November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.